We came home from Paris with 9 new scarves, 6 dresses, 6 sweaters/tops and 4 coats between the 3 of us. I'm still so impressed at the new wardrobe that my friend Jackie assembled. She rarely shops in the US…
The stages of Paris trip shopping grief: In the course of a few days, I went from full-blown panic that I purchased too much during our trip to Paris and it would never fit in my suitcase and we'd be…
We woke up tremendously excited to have slept well the night before. For Jackie and me, parents of toddlers, it was a revolutionary feeling to have slept and woken up "on our own terms." Our first full day in Paris…
The first year we lived in San Francisco was also the 1906 earthquake centennial. The whole city planned commemorations, documentary specials and other events. And…
I nearly forgot all about spa week this year! The annual promotion makes discounted $50 massage and facial treatments available at spas all across the…
I used love-in-the-mist picked from my parent's garden for last weekend's Easter centerpieces. I always forget just how lovely these wispy, delicate flowers are. They'd…
This photo is of my great aunt's wedding (grandmother's sister, is that right?). They had a ceremony and reception at home in Minneapolis over Christmas…
These were so easy and tasty! If you like bacon, you'll love crispy prosciutto.Asparagus Prosciutto Appetizer1 bundle of thin asparagus spears1 package of herbed goat…